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Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$51.36 +0.46 (+0.91%)
Closing price 09/9/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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Canadian Natural Resources Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
3.52%
Annual Dividend
$1.81
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date
Sep. 11
Dividend Increase
Track Record
24 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
21.29%
Dividend Payout Ratio
44.69%

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $1.81 per share and a dividend yield of 3.52%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, September 11, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.6250 per share, scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026. CNQ has grown its dividend for 24 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 21.29% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 44.69% of its earnings and 31.01% of its cash flow as dividends.

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CNQ Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Canadian Natural Resources' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

CNQ Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Canadian Natural Resources' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Canadian Natural Resources vs. The Competition

Compare Canadian Natural Resources' annual dividend and yield with averages for Energy and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeCanadian Natural ResourcesEnergy CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$1.81$0.07$1.71
Dividend Yield3.52%11.47%3.76%
Track Record24 years4 years11 years

Canadian Natural Resources Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings44.69%
Based on This Year's Estimate44.69%
Based on Next Year's Estimate50.99%
Based on Cashflow31.01%

Canadian Natural Resources Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
8/5/2026quarterlyC$0.63 - 3.92%9/11/20269/11/202610/2/2026
5/6/2026quarterlyC$0.63 - 4.29%6/23/20266/23/20267/7/2026
3/5/2026quarterlyC$0.63+C$0.04
6.38%
5.1%3/20/20263/20/20264/7/2026
11/5/2025quarterlyC$0.59N/A7.12%12/12/202512/12/20251/6/2026
8/7/2025quarterly$0.4269+$0.0042
0.99%
7.43%9/19/20259/19/202510/3/2025
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5/9/2025quarterly$0.4227+$0.0110
2.67%
5%6/13/20256/13/20257/3/2025
3/7/2025quarterly$0.4117+$0.0237
6.11%
5.5%3/21/20253/21/20254/4/2025
10/4/2024quarterly$0.3880+$0.0040
1.04%
4.25%12/13/202412/13/20241/3/2025

This table shows Canadian Natural Resources' quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Canadian Natural Resources Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Canadian Natural Resources is 3.52%. Learn more on CNQ's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for CNQ shares is $1.81. Learn more on CNQ's annual dividend history.

Canadian Natural Resources pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Canadian Natural Resources' next quarterly dividend payment of $0.6250 per share will be made to shareholders on Friday, October 2, 2026.

Canadian Natural Resources' most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.6250 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Canadian Natural Resources' next ex-dividend date is Friday, September 11, 2026.

Canadian Natural Resources' most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 21.29% per year.

Canadian Natural Resources has increased its dividend for the past 24 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0375 on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for CNQ is:
  • 44.69% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 44.69% based on this year's estimates
  • 50.99% based on next year's estimates
  • 31.01% based on cash flow

Canadian Natural Resources' dividend yield of 3.56% is lower than the average Energy company that issues a dividend. The company's 24 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Canadian Natural Resources' dividend payout ratio of 44.69% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Canadian Natural Resources stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


MarketBeat compiles Canadian Natural Resources dividend data from multiple sources, with the most recent dividend announced on 8/5/2026.
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